Job summaryThe Registered Nurse Associate role bridges the gap between the Rehab Care Assistants and Registered Nurses. The role is professionallly regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Holders of this qualification are required to register and re-validate as per NMC registration requirements in order to practice as a Registered Nurse Associate in England.
Main duties of the jobExamples of specific duties that the post holder will carry out may include developing , planning, implementing and evaluating care, medication administration and supporting Doctors rounds, providing personal care, clinical observations, dressings, manual handling and providing nutritional support to patients.
Good commuication skills are required to liaise with patients, families and other colleagues and documenting the care provided. Clinical skills include recording patient's physical observations and ECG recordings, assessing patients condition through observation and test results, assess comfort fof patients and instigate any energency procedures required.
About usNHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.Job responsibilitiesFor further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Active Nurse Associate registration with NMC
- Level 5 Foundation Degree or equivalent
Desirable- Previous inpatient/rehabilitation care experience
- Additional relevant post-reg training
skills/knowledgeEssential- Ability to deliver safe patient care, including medicine administration, recording/ reporting patient Obs and ECG\`s.
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Good IT and EPR system knowledge
Desirable- Able to interpret NEWS2 and have good understanding of the deteriorating patient.
- Understanding of sub-acute rehab & palliative care
- Experience using SystmOne or similar EPR
PersonalEssential- Professional manner; upholds NMC Code
Desirable- Able to deliver care that includes moving & handling
- Friendly, approachable, team-focused attitude
- Flexible to work days/nights/weekends/bank holidays
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer nameNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
AddressSpinneyfields, H.E. Bates Way, Rushden, NN10 9YP, United Kingdom
Employer's websitehttps://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Service Manager
Asmita Sedhai
asmita.sedhai@nhft.nhs.uk
DetailsDate posted21 August 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 4
Salary£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro Rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time
Reference number270-TH299-AD
Job locationsSpinneyfields, H.E. Bates Way, Rushden, NN10 9YP, United Kingdom
Supporting documentsPrivacy noticeNorthamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
